Variables

Variables are one of the most important concepts in Leap Workflows. They allow you to reference and reuse data throughout your workflow, creating connections between different actions and triggers.

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Understanding Variables

Variables store data that comes from:

• Trigger inputs
• Output from previous actions

Think of variables as containers that hold information which can be passed between different steps of your workflow.

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Using Variables

To use variables in your workflow:

1. Click on an action to open its configuration panel
2. Click on any input field where you want to use a variable
3. Select from the list of available variables in the popup menu

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Variable Rules

When working with variables, keep in mind:

1. Connection Required: Steps must be connected in the workflow for their variables to be accessible
2. Order Matters: You can only reference variables from steps that come before (upstream) in the workflow
3. Scope: Variables are available to all downstream actions after they’re created

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Common Use Cases

Variables are commonly used for:

• Passing trigger data to actions
• Using output from one action as input for another
• Storing intermediate results
• Creating dynamic content based on previous steps
• Configuring conditional logic

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Best Practices

To effectively use variables:

• Give your actions descriptive names for easier variable reference
• Test variable connections before publishing workflows
• Use the variable picker UI to ensure correct syntax
• Verify variable data types match expected inputs